Median sale price
$1.80M
Redfin mid-2026 market view
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Mountain View
Mountain View is a compact Peninsula city between San Jose and San Francisco, known for major technology employers, a lively downtown, and strong transit connections. Its neighborhoods offer a mix of single-family homes and higher-density housing close to jobs, parks, and Caltrain.
$1.80MMedian sale price
19 daysDays on market
+7.9%Annual trend
Current market perspective
Mountain View real estate market snapshot
Redfin’s mid-2026 market view reported a median Mountain View sale price of about $1.80 million, with homes receiving roughly three offers and selling in about 19 days. A local MLS-based report through July 2026 placed the median at $1.91 million, up 7.9% year over year, with 1.7 months of supply and 58% of sales closing above asking. The difference illustrates why buyers and sellers should compare the exact reporting period and property type rather than rely on one citywide number.
Recent range
$1.80M–$1.91M
Recent median estimates by source
Days on market
19 days
Approximate Redfin market time
Annual trend
+7.9%
Local MLS report through July 2026
Inventory
1.7 months
Local MLS-based supply estimate
Housing character
Mixed density
Single-family homes, townhomes and condos
Figures are market-wide reference points, not a valuation of any specific property. Market data: Redfin and local MLS reporting, mid-2026.
Community and lifestyle
Living in Mountain View
Daily life in Mountain View is shaped by its neighborhood character, local amenities, outdoor access, schools, and connections across Silicon Valley.
Shopping and dining
Castro Street anchors downtown with restaurants, shops, a pedestrian-oriented core, civic spaces, and the Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts.
Parks and recreation
More than 1,000 acres of parks and wildlife areas include Shoreline at Mountain View, Bay Trail connections, playing fields, and neighborhood parks.
Schools
School assignments vary by address and may involve Mountain View Whisman, Los Altos, and Mountain View–Los Altos districts. Specific boundaries should be verified.
Commuting
Downtown Mountain View is served by Caltrain, VTA light rail, buses, and bicycle routes, with connections to Google, LinkedIn, NASA Ames, and other employment centers.
Neighborhood feel
Downtown and transit-oriented areas feel active and walkable, while residential districts such as Waverly Park and Cuesta Park offer quieter streets and detached homes.
Location
The city sits about 10 miles north of San Jose and 35 miles south of San Francisco, placing it near both Peninsula and South Bay employment corridors.
For homebuyers
Why buyers choose Mountain View
The strongest reasons to buy in Mountain View combine day-to-day livability with long-term location value.
Buyers choose Mountain View real estate for exceptional proximity to technology employers, practical transit, and a downtown that supports errands and dining without a long drive.
Bayfront recreation and an extensive park system add outdoor access to a highly connected employment location.
The mix of condos, townhomes, and single-family homes offers different ownership paths, though low inventory and multiple offers reward careful financing and valuation.
For homeowners
Why sellers benefit
Mountain View sellers operate in a market where thoughtful pricing, preparation, and neighborhood-specific positioning matter.
Multiple-offer activity, short marketing times, and limited supply indicate sustained demand for Mountain View homes across several property categories.
Transit access and proximity to major employers create a durable location advantage that can be communicated clearly to both local and relocating buyers.
Because pricing varies sharply by school boundary, lot, condition, and housing type, sellers benefit from a strategy grounded in the closest comparable sales.
Local guidance
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